حبيب

Khabib

boyArabic, Caucasian / Russian form

Khabib is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beloved, dear friend”.

MeaningBeloved, dear friend
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Caucasian / Russian form
Arabic spellingحبيب
Pronunciationkhah-BEEB
Arabic rootح ب ب (ḥ-b-b) — to love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Khabib

Khabib is the Russian-transliterated form of Ḥabīb, meaning beloved. Russian writes the Arabic ḥ as kh. The name became famous worldwide through Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Dagestani champion fighter. It is a common name among Dagestanis and Tatars.

Is Khabib a Muslim name?

Yes. Khabib is a Muslim name, the Caucasian form of Habib, meaning beloved.

Where is the name Khabib used?

Common in Dagestan and among Tatars and Bashkirs.

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Spellings and variants of Khabib

HabibHabeebKhabibulla

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Khabib mean?

Khabib means 'Beloved, dear friend'. It comes from Arabic, Caucasian / Russian form.

Is Khabib a Muslim name?

Yes. Khabib is a Muslim name, the Caucasian form of Habib, meaning beloved.

How do you write Khabib in Arabic?

Khabib is written حبيب in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Khabib?

Khabib is pronounced khah-BEEB.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.